Track

Management
System
for IR
●B.K. JHA Prof Track-2
●IRSE 1996 EXAM BATCH
●Worked in CR and MRVC/MUMBAI
●Asst. Engineer at Betul in NGP Division
●XEN/B&F/MMR
●Senior Divional Engineer(SE) in MB Div
●Dy Chief Engr in MRVC/MB
●Dy Chief Engr Bridge in HQ
●Sr DEN/CO/NGP/CR

2
 Track Asset on IR

92,081, km running track on 66,687 km route

length
• Turnouts (86,000)
• Other Joints (Welds, Fishplates, etc.) – 3 crore
(approx.)
• Level crossings – 33,500 (one LC at every 2
km)
• Bridges – 1,31,000 (two bridges in every km)
Human Resources Deployed in Track Maintenance

Junior Engineers (Sectional

PWI) - 3800
Sr Section Engineers
(Incharge PWI) – 2500
AENs - 600
DENs/Sr DENs- 400
 Practices Before TMS Implementation

Present system of Keeping Track Data

• Each division in IR has 20-30 SE (P.Way) & each PWI owns 35-
40 registers to record and maintain track inspection & work
data.
• Indian Railways has 68 divisions under total 16 Zonal Railways.
• Total registers : 96,000 Appx.
 Need for Track Management System
Where is the report To increase the efficiency,
of this fracture? preciseness and consistency of the
Who is responsible track maintenance process.
for this weld?
What is the
utilization of Current Challenges
Where is
the proposal? this machine?
Manual Monitoring of Tracks is time consuming

Where is the No validation checks on data collected

What is the
status of machine to be Paper records difficult to maintain and retrieve.
this work? deployed?
Track health maintenance is reactive not proactive

What is the total Man hours consumed in manual procedure

cost of maintenance? Lack of reliable and timely data for the
management to make intelligent business decisions
No forecasting possible to maintain spares
inventory or deploy resources in a planned manner
Time lag between capturing the data and getting it
to the management for decision making
Track Maintenance through TMS

Long
Trac Term
k Attention-
By Asset
Inspection Change
• Direct Condition
• Indirect

Attention

Bench Exception
Mark Report
 Solution Architecture

Central server

Server-side TMS
Application
domain
Web

Deployment View
Internet
ServicesInternet Enterprise
Module 1
Enterprise
Applications &
Assured Module
Networks2
1. Landline
Transactions
broadband
internet in Module 3
Data offices of
synchronization
ADEN and :
SE :
Zonal/Divisional
2. Mobile
Device Offices with
datacard for Module N
Netbooks to PWIsManagement Management Users
and other engineers JE, SE and
for conducting ADEN
J2EE
Track Inspections
Application Server TMS Databases
 TMS System Requirement
In order for a system to be valued and have
longevity it must :

 Be part of the Railways work practice,

 Work to make a necessary practice
easier,
 The time spent supporting the system
must be less than the value it provides.
 TMS Tells Us-
“When to do things”
“What things to do”
“Where to do”
“Track Condition getting
better or worse?”
 Technical Solution – Track Management System

TMS - Automated system / Centralized System / Data Capture at Source / Offline as well
as Online Recording of inspections / Inbuilt validation checks / Easy to access

Inputs Outputs
Track Structure Data Machine Deployment Chart
Job Cards for Gangs
Track Feature Data MIS on TRC & OMS
Inspection Data TRACK Inventory Position
MANAGEMENT Statistical Information
Inventory & SYSTEM Status Reports
Transaction Data For
TMP Charts
Work Report Data Track Diagram
MIS on Curve & Bridge
Weld & Fracture Data
MIS on Weld & fracture
Bridge and Land data Cost of Maintenance
 TMS Design Features
A. System
 Centralized system with Servers at CRIS
 Scalable Horizontally and Vertically
 Use of Broadband internet connectivity
 Availability of 24X7 without having any
Single Point of Failure
 Highly secured, hack proof system for
anytime anywhere access
 TMS Design Features

B. Application Level
 Use of online and offline data entry for users
 End-user controlled data management
 MIS reporting through custom built generalized
reporting tool
 Integrated Messaging system to facilitate quick
response to the problems being faced by the
field user
 Facility of uploading of Board circulars,
Engineering Publications and Inspection notes
of senior officials including instant images
 MINI LAPTOPS to Field Supervisors
Mini laptops come with 3 years warranty.
Spare Mini laptops have also been
provided to the divisions so that work of
field official does not suffer if his netbook
becomes defective.
Responsibility of getting defective
Netbooks repaired and replacement of
laptop after service life rests with
Sr.DEN/C.
14
 Benefits from TMS
 Intelligent Actionable Reports available Anytime Anywhere
 No Time lag between data gathering and analysis there off
 Better decision making on account of data analysis at different levels of hierarchy
 Prioritization of Works based on inspection results
 Need Based Deployment of Gang and Machine results in optimum resource
utilisation
 Comparison of Track Quality Based on TRC & OMS Results
 Defect do not get lost till attended
 Quality of inspection vastly improved
 Overdue Inspections can be monitored
 Up-dated Track Diagram available at all times
 Proactive track maintenance leading to reduced track health related accidents
 Inventory management – warning of stores falling below critical limit
 Message Centre, a unique feature of this application which allows the perfect
platform for collaboration among users at disparate locations
 Benefits Beyond Business

Environmental impact Cultural Impact

• Contribution to the Planet Earth by
removing 35-40 files that each
• PWI holds to input the track maintenance
data
• Indian Railways has 5000-6000 PWIs across
all over India.
• TMS will help to save close to 200 trees a
year.
• This is the first time that technology is
reaching the person right at the bottom of the
Railway Task Force hierarchy, i.e., the
Section PWI, who is responsible for the
upkeep of the track.
• TMS is being seen as a socially inclusive
program helping to bridge the technology gap
in the Railway Management hierarchy

Social Impact
• The ability to proactively maintain track health which reduces the possibilities of train wreckages
attributed to poor health of the track,
Enhancing passenger safety drastically
• Taxpayers money is protected since track management builds in safe guards for

Rail assets.
 Different Modules of TMS

Assets
Inspection
Planning
Works
Stores
Miscellaneous
Report
Innovation
17
 Asset Module
Rails
Weld
Sleeper
Fastening
SEJ
LWR
Pts & Xing
Curve
Ballast
18
 Asset Module
Formation
LC
Land Boundary
Glued Joint
Sand Hump
OHE mast
Washable apron

19
 Inspection Module
Trolley (Push/Moped/Motor) Inspecdtion
FP/RMV inspection
Foot Inspection
Fracture/Crack detected
Rails
Sleeper
Fastening
SEJ
20
 Inspection Module
LWR
Pts & Xing
Curve
Ballast
LC
Land Boundary
Glued Joint
Sand Hump
21
 Planning Module
Track Maintenance Planning-
– Gives the track degradation Model based on the last 3
TRC results
Inspection Planning-
– Monthwise planning of inspection of assets viz. LWR, Pts
& Xing, Curve, LC etc.

22
 Works Module
Location needing Inspection
Location needing attention
General compliance
Last tamping/Data Entry
Asset Change/Add
Gang Work
Inspection and O&G of FP
Inspection of JFP

23
 Works Module
Ballasting
Deep Screening (Plain Track)
Deep Screening (Turnout)
Destressing
Augmentation of LC Data
TWR Progress
External Agency Work

24
 TMS – Login Page

25
 User Management

26
 Summary of Index of TRC

27
 SD Values Chart – Blocks Needing Attention

28
 Track Planning using Track Diagram

29
 Daily Gang Wok - Entry Form

30
 Gang Utilization Report

31
 Location Needing Attention

32
 USFD Defects Analysis Report

33
 Message Center

34
 Message Chain

35
 LWR/CWR Inspection

36
 TMS Working in The Division

Security Admin (SR DEN/C) :

Manages security related tasks like Creation of
Role/Post
• Creation of new login and assigning of post
created
• Assigning jurisdiction to JE and Gangs
• Transfering Role and Login.

37
 TMS Working in The Division

–Admin of Division: Responsible for entering details

of section/station, loop line, gradient, critical
location, PSR, sectional GMT, USFD team and
machines, actual length of KM etc.
–TRC Admin: Extract and bifurcate TRC and OMS
files
–Scrap Admin: Responsible for
• Preparation of scrap lot
• Scrap lot sale information
• Delivery of scrap lot
–SE Land: Enters railway land information
38
 TMS Working in The Division

By Field Staff
Collection and entry of various master data by SE
Pway & JE Pway (one time job).
100% verification by ADEN.
10% verification by DEN/Sr.DEN
Suitable paint marking of chainages on OHE Mast
(and rail) for quick and easy identification of location
in field for elecrified sections, ensuring Hectometer
Post at every 100m interval for non electified
section.

39
 TMS Working in The Division

After Implementation
 Manual registers to be kept for record purpose.
 On Daily Basis
–Entry of: Any changes in any of the Asset
–Inspection Details
–Gang Attendance & Works done
–USFD Test results
–Track Machine Works(by Engg. Control)
–Works done by Contractual Labours
–Compliance of Location needing Attention
–Items of "Engg. Control" Menu
41
 TMS Working in The Division

On Periodic Basis

–Entry of: Sanctioned Track Renewal Works
–Annual GMT, Rainfall & Rail Temperature data
–PME/RCT data
–TRC/OMS Run data
–Uploading of Imp. Letters & CE Circulars (Zonal HQ)
–PCDO Annexures
–Innovation/Technical Sugestions
–Updated yard/land plan
SSE/ADEN to keep Information dump of Assets and
Inspections done in pdf foramt in their netbook.

42
 Internet connectivities to field officials:

Land line based broad band lnternet.connections

in the office of SSEs & ADENs of P.Way, USFD &
Bridge.
HSIA (High Speed Internet Access) Wireless broad
band data card to JEs, SSEs, & ADENs of P.Way,
USFD, Bridge & TMS units (in division) office.
It is expected that all SSE (Incharge) and ADENs of
P.Way, USFD have PC and printer in their offices. If
any such offices need to be provided, the
Division/Railway have to do the same from their own
funds/resources.

43
 OTHER ISSUES

Netbooks are to be provided to JEs(Sectional) and

SSEs/SEs(lncharges) of P.Way(field), USFD, bridge
(field), TMS unit (in division office) and Track
Machines.
Special attention should be given to
– the km length
–location marking system
–importance of correct chainage for preparing initial
asset master data
–for subsequent TMS usage.

44
 OTHER ISSUES

 Correct location (chainage) in km/m etc as applicable is

very important in TMS. For various features and asset
has to be measured correctly.
 Actual length (in metre) of every Kilometre has to be
measured and fed in TMS.
 In electrified section correct chainage of each OHE mast
is to be measured, fed in TMS and painted on OHE
mast.
 In non-electrified lines, Hectometre posts are to be fixed
at every 100m. Number of hectometer posts will be
Iessor more than 9 depending upon the actual length of
KM. Location of hectometer posts to-be checked and
corrected accordingly.

45
 For correct measurement of chainage and for chainage of
various track assets "Rodometer" or similar equipment
manufactured by trade (Freeman, etc) can be used. This will
make correct measurement very convenient otherwise
correct measurement using "Measuring Tape" is tedious and
time consuming work.
 Paint mark at every. 10m or 20 m on outside of rail can be
marked for facilitating correct chainage measurement of
various assets for initial master asset data entry.
 Correct identification of Left & Right Rail is very important in
view to have uniformity in all the Railways and to have
permanent reference

46
 THANKS

47